Miss Shirley’s Cafe is excited to announce that Managing Member, David Dopkin was named “Restaurateur of the Year” at the Restaurant Association of Maryland’s Moroccan-themed 2016 Stars of the Industry Awards Gala, which was held at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel on Sunday, May 1st.

The “Restaurateur of the Year” honor is annually awarded to “a restaurant owner who shows originality, offers quality customer service, demonstrates success in the eyes of his/her fellow operators, and demonstrates leadership on behalf of the foodservice industry.”

David Dopkin and the entire Miss Shirley’s Cafe team are truly humbled and honored to accept this prestigious award, which was also awarded to David’s father and founder of Miss Shirley’s Cafe, Eddie Dopkin, only ten years ago.

Once a year we gather to celebrate our first love, Mom. But why only celebrate one day when she is there for you every day of the year?

Celebrate Mom all month long and treat her to a delicious Breakfast, Brunch, or Lunch at Miss Shirley’s this May!

Ma’ is sure to be impressed by our array of Award Winning House Favorites like the Shirley’s Affair with Oscar, named Best Breakfast Dish In Maryland; Signature Coconut Cream Stuffed French Toast, recently featured on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives; or much-loved Get Your Grits on with Blackened Shrimp!

As Miss Shirley’s 10th Anniversary Year comes to a close, we reflect on all of the rewarding experiences we have had in the past year, including our 10 Months of #ShirleysGiving Charitable Campaign!

Beginning in May 2015, Miss Shirley’s set out to show our appreciation to the community that has supported us for the last decade, by giving to one local charitable organization each month, for 10 months!

May 1-7: Visit Baltimore Casual for a CauseMiss Shirley's Baltimore locations participated in Casual for a Cause for the 3rd year in a row! Our team members donated $10 for the opportunity to dress casual to work and all proceeds benefited the job and scholarship programs of the Visit Baltimore Education & Training Foundation. Miss Shirley's was also happy to match all employee donations to further support the cause!

May 6: Johns Hopkins Children's Center Golf Classic
Miss Shirley's was proud to support the Johns Hopkins Children's Center & Dr. Robert Wood's Pediatric Food Allergy Research Program as a financial sponsor for the Golf Classic! This Annual Tournament raises funds and awareness for the organization's pediatric food allergy research. For more information, visit HopkinsFoodAllergyResearch.com.

June 5: Baltimore Child Abuse Center Super Hero WalkMiss Shirley's Cafe is excited to sponsor the Super Hero Walk for the first time this year! This vital organization is dedicated to helping children overcome the trauma of abuse with the goal of preventing future trauma. Our team will have a vendor table at the walk, giving participants the chance to spin our Prize Wheel & win Shirley's Swag! Register for the walk at BCACI.org/Super-Hero-Walk!

June 19: Anne Arundel County SPCA Walk for the AnimalsThis year's Anne Arundel County SPCA Walk was recently postponed due to rain, so there is still time to register at SPCAWalkForTheAnimals.org! Last year, we had a blast giving out Shirley's Swag & seeing the animals sporting Shirley's Bandanas, and we look forward to sponsoring the walk again this year!

TEAM MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Corporate Executive Chef
Brigitte BledsoeBrigitte's career with Miss Shirley's Cafe began in 2005 after reading an ad calling for the "Best Breakfast Chef in the World." Although on crutches at the time, she was immediately up for the challenge and prepared her Crab Cake & Fried Green Tomato Eggs Benedict and Coconut Cream Stuffed French Toast for Miss Shirley's Founder Eddie Dopkin. She was hired on the spot and these two signature dishes have remained on Miss Shirley's menu since the restaurant first opened!

Brigitte is a creative force behind the menu, and her passion for fresh seafood and produce shines in the delicious items our culinary team whips up each season. As the Corporate Executive Chef, she also works to ensure that the presentation and flavors of our unique and award winning dishes are executed flawlessly at all 3 Miss Shirley's locations.

Not only is Brigitte an outstanding chef, but she is also a fun-loving, passionate and personable team member. She leads our culinary team with ease and makes time to come out of the kitchen to chat with our loyal guests, whenever possible. In fact, you may have recently seen her on Food Network's Diners, Drive Ins & Dives, "Family Legacies Episode," cooking with Guy Fieri! We are fortunate to have her, and we can't wait to see what she cooks up next!